Ankeny, Iowa vs. Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is 4.0% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $71,990 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Pittsfield
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Pittsfield, MA
Compared to Ankeny, Pittsfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher